Cranfield University – TechConnect Briefs

Towards Medical Diagnostics Using Hyperspectral X-ray Scatter

Greenwood C., Rogers K., Wilson M., Lyburn I., Evans P, Davies G., Cranfield University, UK

This pilot study builds from a recent international, programme that showed, for the first time, the clinical value of new biomarkers to predict fracture risk in osteoporotic patients. The research indicated several potential, high impact [...]

Assessment of release and toxicity of NP from silicon-based polymer composites in a life cycle perspective

Irfan A., Sachse S., Njuguna J., Zhu H., Cranfield University, UK

Nanomaterial integration in public domain raises concerns regarding human health impact. This study examines the possibility of nanoparticle release from new engineered nanocomposites, using real life scenarios in life cycle analysis approach. Physical and biological [...]

Magnetite nanoparticles as moderators of extreme conditions during Bradyrhizobium japanicum growth

Ghalamboran M.R., Ramsden J.J., Cranfield University, UK

The aim of this study was to investigate whether magnetite nanoparticles and pH simultaneously affect Bradyrhizobium growth rate (BGR) in liquid media, with a view to diminishing sensitivity to high pH and, hence, enhancing survival [...]

Application of Magnetite nanoparticles (Fe3O4) as an optimizing agent for Bradyrhizobium japanicum Growing Rate (BGR)

Ghalamboran M.R., Ramsden J.J., Cranfield University, UK

The aim of this study was to investigate, whether magnetic nanoparticles effect increasing of Bradyrhizobium Growing Rate in liquid media, and so alters sensitivity to high pH and survival.Finally results showed that using of the [...]

Attachment and Spreading of Human Embryonal Carcinoma Stem Cells on Nanosurfaces Using Optical Waveguides

Aref A., Horvath R., Ansari F., Ramsden J.J., Cranfield University, UK

Abstract Cell adhesion is an active process, carried out in vivo via receptor ligand-like interactions between cell surface adhesion molecules and the extracellular matrix. Initial cell surface reactions following contact may trigger multiple responses, which [...]

Adsorption kinetics of bacteria onto a thin Fe3O4 magnetic nanofilm

Ansari F., Aref A., Libor S., Horvath R., Ramsden J.J., Cranfield University, UK

A range of bacteria have been shown to be able to remove sulfur from organic compounds that commonly exist in petroleum. The most extensively investigated microorganisms belong to the genus Rhodococcus, which has shown reasonably [...]

Detection and Localization of Antibody-Antigen Interactions with High Spatial Resolution on Collagen Tendons

Boyd R.D., Avci R., Schweitzer M., Wittmeyer J., Spangler B., Thieltges K.M., Cranfield University, UK

Measuring ligand receptor forces using the atomic force microscope as a force-sensing instrument has been well documented. For example in the detection of antibody-antigen interactions with the antibody attached to the AFM tip with a [...]

The Relationship Between Nanoscale AFM Adhesive Force Measurements using Calcite Crystals with Macroscale contact angle and Scaling Characteristics

Boyd R.D., Bargir S., Dunn S., Jefferson B., Cranfield University, UK

The growth of scale, which primarily consists of calcite crystals, is a major problem in water systems. AFM probes have been modified with calcite crystal in order to measure the strength of adhesion between the [...]

Characterization of Nanocrystalline PZT Synthesized via a Hydrothermal Method

Harada S., Dunn S., Cranfield University, UK

Nanoscale lead zirconate titanate (PZT) has the potential to become a key component in a myriad of emerging future applications. A sound knowledge of the underlying physical and chemical processes involved in the formation and [...]